Question

Answer the following questions:

• Write the scientific name of the fruit fly.
• Why did Morgan prefer to work with fruit flies for his experiments? State two reasons.

Hint:

Drosophila melanogaster is a model organism in genetics due to its short life cycle and ease of maintenance.

Answer 1

1. The scientific name of the fruit fly is Drosophila melanogaster.
2. Morgan preferred fruit flies for the following reasons:

1. They have a short life cycle and reproduce quickly.
2. They produce a large number of offspring and show clear genetic variations.